Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v (/ˈəˑlʤəˑ/ /ˈnəˑʤi̘m/ [fungus; mold] [final]) is a subtropical Large City located in the Bupudana Region of the Tetburland.

The name Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v is derived from the Sylvin language, as Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded by Qrimken, who was culturaly Tauran.

Climate

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has a yearly average temperature of 30°C (86°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 34°C (93°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 27°C (80°F). Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v receives an average of 174 cm/y (68 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v covers an area of nearly 181 km² (72 mi²), and an average elevation of 3734 m (12250 ft) above sea level.

Overview

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v was founded durring the late 13th century in summer of the year 1157, by Qrimken. The establishment of Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v suffered from several major issues, resulting in the need to develop many solutions to basic problems. Problems such as a lack of fresh water, logistical support, poor quality tools, and the odd monster or two. Howeaver, these were overcome in time.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v was built using the conventions of Tauran durring the late 13th century. Naturaly, all settlmentss have their own look to them, and Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v is no diffrent. The city's buildings feature waddle and daub construction with good timber frames and a stone foundation protected by thatched or shingled rooves. Most buildings with second floors are built in such a way as to overhang into the streets on the upper floors for more space, as building size seems to be the primary indicator of wealth within the community. Most buildings are not decorated with any integral features, but instead use ivy, flowers, and other natural elements in planters of on trellices to breathe life into the structure they grow upon.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v is is constructed arround a series of spacious packed earth mainstreets which form concentric circles, with smaller strait roads linking the circiles to each other at varrious points. The city posesses a fortified albit thin wall of querried stone. This wall posesses most of the features of a castle wall, though it is constructed from cheeper inferior stone. It would pose a minor chalange for an attacking army, though it's clear the wall's true purpose is to crush the hopes of bandits and marauders. Astonishigly, the failry decent fortifications are in pristine condishion, as if they had just been finished before you laied eyes upon them.

A look around Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has something terribly wrong with it. It’s impossible to put one’s finger on, but something is horribly wrong. Maybe it’s the way fog blankets the ground, but only in the connors of places. Maybe it’s the vermin scuttling between shadows in the corner of your eyes. Perhaps it’s the overcast sky which seemed to creep out of nowhere, or the distant howling of wolves. Maybe it’s all of those things together, or perhaps it's the way these elements combine with the simple fact that it is abundantly clear Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v suffered something horrible some time ago. It's as if the town itself is depressed. Smiles are few, cheer is nowhere to be had. Everyone quietly goes about their daily business not looking anyone in the eye. Regardless, you do not feel it would be wise to remain in Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v long.

Civic Infrastructure

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v possesses a Aethary Link for its accademic, government, and financial institutions. Public Aethary access is available through one or more of these intitutions.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has an animal control department which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the control, impoundment, and disposition of animals.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has an Office of Civil Groundskeeping, which works to enforce local ordinances relating to the construction and upkeep up of all plant life, water features, and other natural decorations within Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v. They are also responsible for the maintenance of these features. Notably, the OCG is not responsible for Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v's parks.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has an Office of Civil Vicary, which is responsible for providing a livelyhood for all officialy recognised religious figures within Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has a government-funded child care program, overseen by the local Department of Nursemaids, which is responsible for providing childcare to working-class citizens according to local ordinances.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Gravedigger's Guild, which is responsible for collecting the dead and laying them to rest according to all applicable laws and religious customs.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Guild of Nurses, which is tasked with caring for the elderly and infirm in accordance with local ordinances, religious values, and customs.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Department of Firefighters, which is responsible for organizing fire fighting efforts during a fire and enforcing local ordinances relating to fire safety.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Highwayman's Guild, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Hall of Slayers, which is tasked with maintaining the roads and highways leading into town as well as keeping them safe for travelers.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has a monistary of an order of Civil Monks, who provide divine-related services to the general public and maintain Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v's public wards, blessings, and other arcane systems.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has an Arcane Academy which provides higher education in the arcane sciences.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v possesses a Galvanic Power Grid, which brings galvanic current to most if not all buildings in town, and permits a great many consumer goods to function within the Large City. Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v's grid is powered by a god's will and kindness.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v possesses an older civil lighting system consisting of street lamps. In spite of the Galvanic Grid, these lights continue to use their old fule sources to provide nighttime illumination to all city streets.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has a first rate hospital which caters to anyone in need of long term medical care.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has a library, which keeps a large collection of books, scrolls, and archives all manner of physical items. The library is open to the public, including the Aether Link.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Parks and Recreation Department, which is responsible for the construction, management, and usage rights for all of its parks and parklands. They are not to be confused with the Office of Civil Groundskeeping as they do not hold authority over nor responsibility for Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v's natural decorations nor waterways.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has a Guild of Roadworkers, who are responsible for maintaining the roadways and public paths within town. They also have the duty of enforcing all civil laws relating to the roadways.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has a public schooling program overseen by the Hall of Sages who has the responsibility of ensuring access to affordable high-quality education in all basic classes (Reading, Writing, Mathmatics, General Sciences, General Arcana, and Social Education) is made available to all citizens.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v has a public septic system, which allows its citizens to have indoor bathrooms. The septic system is overseen by the League of Sewerkeepers, who posses the legal authority to enforce all laws relating to the septic system, and are also tasked with its maintenance and upkeep.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v is home to a University which provides higher education in a variety of fields, and also serves as a research institute for those same fields.

Cultural Notes

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v's locals despise outsiders. For some “outsiders” may be natives of foreign lands, while others might have a grudge against anyone from outside the community. These locals have an active loathing, and the outsiders allowed to trade or interact with them do so at a heavy disadvantage.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v's garrison was built using a different architectural style from the rest of the town. The style used is best known for its striking sculptural forms and often dazzling ornamental detail that characterizes the buildings general shape. The radiant colors, rich patterns, and symmetrical silhouettes employed by this style were backed up by rich decorative features including gardens, courtyards, extruded arches, domes, pointed domes, vaulted ceilings, elaborate painted and inlaid designs, and decorative sculptures.

In Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v it is impossible to directly or indirectly lie.

The Butterfly/Moth near Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v are known to be almost tame, such that they can be put to domestic use.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v's citizens partake in a curious ritual relating to their local kami. It takes place in winter and involves creating small tokens to channel Augury energies of tier 3 via oath swearing.

Economy

The following information was obtained via the Imperial Census Bureau as part of the Eyom Economic Outreach Program. It differs from Standard Imperial censuses in that many of Tom's citizens, regardless of culture, work in more than one occupation or hold more than a single job. The Imperial Census Bureau has ruled that a job is a job, hence, the intigers within the data presented here can count an individual more than once.

Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v Census Data: Year 2000

16464 of Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v's population work within a Foundational Occupation.

• 893 work in Agriculture
• 3656 work as Craftsmen
• 1300 work as Merchants
• 2558 work as Service Workers
• 1635 work as General Laborers
• 670 work as Skilled Laborers
• 2504 work as Civil Servants
• 1448 work in Cottage Industries
• 915 work as Artists
• 885 work in Produce Industries

23357 of Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v's population do not work in a formal occupation, but do contribute to the local economy. 2997 (7%) are noncontributers.

Points of Interest

The center of Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v's town square was built around an ancient standing stone.

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History

In time immemorial, reportedly some time during the early 2nd century a great windstorm struck Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v. Its winds were so great they picked up unsecured objects and flung them with enough force to smash brick and skull alike. Buildings collapsed under the gale, burying countless people alive. The storm's devistation was focused on the area arround Āljānāji̊m Ji̊ Qi̊v, which lost 179 people, 383, and 41 livestock in the disaster.. History remembers the strom as The Storm of Calamity.

History